Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-02

NuRRER TO TIE REFORMATION 10 BE ARGUED To-
AoRRow-yHI SCENE IN THR FoLIcE COURT TO
DAY.
Willard 3. Crawford, the passed assistant sur
geon OF the Navy, arrested on o charge OF vtolat-
ing the Edmunds Utah law, the charge being that
he committed fornication with Eva White, young
girl, was conspicuous figure in the Police Court
this afternoon. He sat at the bar OF the court be-
tween his counsel, Messfs. Charles 8. Moore and
Charles Thompson. He was dressed neatly in navy
blue, and had jaunty straw hat, which he used
as fan. He sat and smiled at the Jokes OF the
counsel as they proceeded to try the case.
There was large crowd in and about the court
room, drawn there IN anticipation OF the hearing in
the case. Many members OF the bar were present,
attracted by the novelty OF the prOceenlngS IL
being the first case under the Utah law. some
spectators were present from idle curiosity, while
wefs the CAMEO the
case about O'Clock.
MT. Moore rose and was about to read demur-
rested when Mr. Lipscomb said that while he was
prepared to argue the demurrer, he wanted to
state that he would have to ask a continuance OF
the case. 'sFirst," Mr.. LipScomb said, 81 would
like Mr.. Revells TO call Amanda Diggsn Mr..
Revells, the cr1er then roared out the name Of
tne 10 s oT
'sThe witness does not respond" said Mr.. Lips
is not intended that she shall respond Mr. Lips
comb then went on TO state that he would have to
ask continuance OF the case owing to the absence
OF Amanda Diggs. She was the servant girl he
said, and the only occupant OF the house with this
girl during her fathers absence. IL was Amanda
Digs he said, who carried letter from the girl
to the defendant. and In reply 70 which he wrote
most damnabe letter. the writing OF which he has
admitted. She was present when this defendant
remained all night at the house.
Here Mr.. Moore arose and objected. 81 want
everybody to know" he said ''that In the 'perse-
cuti0n OF this cause, at the sacrifice OF everything
L x,A rol,ny MFR .fx.cf M
object to a continuance OF such trash which has
Deen heaped upon this case during the past week
MT Moore insisted that Mr.. Lipscomb had not
made his application for q continuance In proper
form.
The court inquired Of Mr.. Lipscomb II he had
USED que diligence to secure the attendance Of the
Ohcer On the beat could not ind her. ana that her
husband said she had gone to the country.
person asking continuance On the ground OF the
absence OF an important witness should produce
an affidavit showing the fact The afidavit should
ness. Such an af11davit would be required of the
delendant no less should be required of the prose-
cutlng attorney.
Mr.. Ilpscomb said that he was stating what he
expected TO prove when Interrupted by Mr.. Moore:
MI. Moore said he was speaking Of an affidavit
and not or any statement Mr.. LfpScomb might
make for the benefit Of the press
At the suggestion Of the court Mr.. Lipscomb
consented to put his statement in the form OF an
affidavit, and Assistant District Attorney Shep-
herd retired to prepare the aff1davtt.
Then question arose as TO whether the counsel
should argue the demurrer. MIR. Moore declined
to do II at that time There was considerable dis
cussion, and 1t was finally decided to argue the
demurrer tomorrow and to have the case set for
trial. in case the demurrer Is not sustained, next
Saturday.
The girl, Eva White, was not present In court,
and 1t was said she was not In the city, Assistant
District Attorney Lpscomb gave II as his opinion
to STAR reporter that her testimony was not
essential in order to make out case The district
attorneys ONCE has affidavits in reference to
alleged tamper1ng with witnesses. Mr.. Lipscomb
claims that Amanda Diggs was spirited away by
private detective, add that an attempt was
made TO get another witness away.
AN AFFIDAVIT FILED.
Assistant District Attorney Sheppard prepared
and flied the following af1idavit:
In the Police Court OF the District OF Columbia.
District of Columbia, County Of Washington. IS.
August term, 1887.
Eliza Carter, being OF full age, and being first
duly sworn, depoSeth and saith: That on Sunday,
the 31st day of July, 1887, man whom Eliza Car.
ter had never seen before came to the house OF
said Eliza Carter, and after Offering Inducements
to The said Eliza Carter to change her testimony,
the said man remarked that he would 90 TO see
Amanda DiggA whom aff1ant understands Is an
important Witness In this cause. The said man,
unknown, as aforesaid, to your afant offered am.
ant money to testify In behalf OF the defendant In
this cause. ELIZA II. CARTER.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this second
day Of August, A. D. 1887. JOSEPH HARPER,
Deputy CLERK, Police Court.